UK-based Remote CRO

Precision research, delivered anywhere

Fast, agile, and affordable CRO services for clinical, nutritional, real-world evidence, and consumer research studies — managed end-to-end from protocol to final report.

Our team has collectively...

78+

Studies delivered

50+

Years' experience

35+

Countries covered

Comet Clinical — remote clinical research

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Our services

Expert research delivery across study types

We bring deep expertise in remote-first research methodology — from study design and ethics to data management and final reporting.

Clinical Trials

Full-service management of prospective non-CTIMP clinical trials, from protocol development and ethics through to regulatory submission and final reporting.

  • Protocol design and ethics applications
  • CTMS and regulatory oversight
  • Participant recruitment and retention
  • Remote monitoring and data management

Real-World Evidence

Open-label trials delivered remotely using validated tools, wearables, and at-home testing to capture rich, real-world data in natural participant environments.

  • Open-label trial design and management
  • Validated questionnaires and cognitive tests
  • Wearables and remote monitoring integration
  • At-home sample collection and eDiaries

Nutritional Research

Specialist expertise in dietary intervention studies covering supplements, probiotics, postbiotics, and microbiome analysis — delivered remotely with rigorous data collection.

  • eDiary and FFQ design and delivery
  • Biomarker analysis and sample logistics
  • Microbiome composition analysis
  • Probiotic, postbiotic and supplement trials

Consumers / IHUT

Rigorous consumer research studies that validate product concepts, measure real-world perception, and generate claims-ready evidence for brands and manufacturers.

  • Consumer perception studies
  • Taste and preference testing
  • Product validation and claims support
  • Remote panel recruitment

Our approach

Remote-first, from the ground up

We designed every aspect of our delivery model for the modern research environment. By removing unnecessary site visits and logistical overhead, we help our clients recruit faster, retain more participants, and generate cleaner data.

Our team brings decades of combined experience across regulatory affairs, clinical operations, data management, and biostatistics — all working remotely to deliver studies that traditionally required large physical infrastructure.

Faster setup and recruitment

Custom protocol drafting, ethics submission, and trial registration move quickly in our hands. Our EDC builds are accelerated by Trialflare's AI capabilities — with validated questionnaires, cognitive tests, and eConsent ready to deploy from day one.

Better retention

Participants complete assessments at home on their own schedule, dramatically reducing dropout rates.

Reduced cost

Eliminating site overhead and travel costs makes rigorous clinical research accessible at any scale.

Faster insights

Technology-enabled collection reduces transcription errors and enables real-time query resolution.

Compliance & regulation

Built on a foundation of trust

The Comet team come from highly regulated clinical trials and real-world evidence backgrounds, bringing the highest standards of quality and compliance to every study we deliver.

GCP / GxP

Good Clinical Practice compliant operations and documentation throughout

GDPR

Full UK and EU GDPR compliance with UK-based data residency

ICH E6

Aligned with ICH E6(R2) and E6(R3) Good Clinical Practice guidelines

Accredited tech

Fully auditable technology stack with Cyber Essentials and Cyber Assurance certifications

Areas of research

Expertise across health and nutrition

We have deep experience running remote studies across a wide range of therapeutic and nutritional areas — from protocol to final report.

Men's & women's health

Covering the full spectrum of sex-specific health research, from reproductive and hormonal health to metabolic and bone health across the lifespan.

  • Menstrual health, PCOS and menopause
  • HRT and hormonal interventions
  • Testosterone and male reproductive health
  • Bone health, fertility and metabolic markers

Healthy ageing

Supporting evidence generation around longevity, cognitive health, and age-related conditions in older populations.

  • Cognitive function and memory
  • Frailty, mobility, and balance
  • Cardiovascular risk markers
  • Quality of life assessments

GI and microbiome

Deep expertise in gastrointestinal health research, from IBS interventions to microbiome modulation and the gut–brain axis.

  • IBS and IBD interventions
  • Probiotic and prebiotic studies
  • Microbiome composition analysis
  • Gut–brain axis research

Stress and mood

Validated remote assessments of psychological wellbeing, stress response, and mood — with robust biomarker integration.

  • Anxiety and depression scales
  • Cortisol and stress biomarkers
  • Sleep quality and restoration
  • Cognitive performance under stress

Nutrition

From dietary interventions to bioavailability and metabolic studies — covering the full breadth of nutritional science research.

  • Dietary intervention trials
  • Supplement efficacy studies
  • Food frequency questionnaires (FFQs)
  • Biomarker and metabolic analysis

Sports & fitness

Rigorous evidence generation for performance, recovery, and sports nutrition research — including wearable and biometric data.

  • Exercise performance and endurance
  • Recovery and muscle adaptation
  • Sports nutrition interventions
  • Wearable and biometric data

Our partners

Partnering with the best

We believe that great research is built on great infrastructure. That's why we partner with the leading names in clinical trial technology and research ethics — so our clients benefit from the most capable, compliant, and auditable tools in the industry.

Whether it's AI-powered data capture or fast-track ethics review, our partner ecosystem means your study is set up for success from day one.

Trialflare
  • AI-powered eCRF and EDC builder — studies configured in hours, not weeks
  • Integrated CTMS for site, participant, and supply management
  • eConsent, ePRO, validated questionnaires, and cognitive tests
  • 21 CFR Part 11 compliant, fully auditable audit trail
Ethiclear
  • The UK's only private REC specialising exclusively in non-CTIMP research
  • Fast-track ethics review for observational, nutritional, and RWE studies
  • Expert committee with deep non-clinical trials experience
  • Fully independent, transparent, and audit-ready review process

Ready to discuss your study?

Talk to our team about how Comet Clinical can design and deliver your next research study.

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